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Kamas council discusses $163,000 generator purchase, restaurant-tax grant and Veterans Memorial plans
Summary
Councilors reviewed an off-agenda offer to buy a mobile generator to run wells and sewer systems, the mayor said he will apply for a restaurant-tax grant, and a veterans-memorial committee is preparing bronze medallion orders and a possible May ribbon cutting.
During council reports, the mayor told the Kamas City Council the city had an opportunity to buy a trailer-mounted generator to power wells and the sewer plant and to support events.
The mayor said the quoted price is "a hundred and $63,000 for the generator" and that the manufacturer warned prices would rise after March 1 by more than $17,000. He said the city had budgeted funds but used "$140,000 of COVID money" earlier, leaving the city able to cover the generator if the council wanted to move forward. The mayor proposed staff contact the manufacturer immediately to confirm availability and pricing; he said, "I will reach out to him immediately and then he could reach out to the manufacturer," and asked staff to pursue the purchase if feasible.
Council members indicated general support for proceeding to check availability and financing options. The mayor also said the cost could be spread across two fiscal years if needed to fit the budget.
On other council-report items, the mayor said he would apply for a restaurant-tax grant due March 31 and attend an informational meeting on April 4; he proposed the council review and approve the city's grant request at the March 11 meeting. The mayor also reported the Veterans Memorial committee is moving ahead, with bronze medallions for the six military branches being ordered and preliminary planning for a possible ribbon cutting on May 17 (Armed Forces Day); bids for concrete and excavation have not yet been received.
Why it matters: The generator purchase could affect utility resiliency for wells and sewer facilities and involves a six-figure expenditure. The restaurant-tax grant could generate project funding and the memorial plans indicate continuing capital work under committee oversight.
Ending: The mayor directed staff to confirm generator availability and pricing with the manufacturer and to prepare grant materials for council review at the March 11 meeting; no binding council vote on the generator purchase was recorded during the meeting.
